Rawson, Gardiner ``george'' Jr.

August 29, 1998

RAWSON, Gardiner ``George'' Jr.

Gardiner ''George'' Rawson Jr., 62, of Manchester, died Thursday (August 27, 1998) at St. Francis Hospital. He is survived by his wife of 40 years, Janet (Buxton) Rawson. Born in Hartford the son of the late Gardiner and Edith (Jackson) Rawson. He lived in Manchester most of his life. He was employed at Pratt and Whitney Aircraft for the past 35 years. Prior to working at Pratt and Whitney, he served in the U.S. Air Force for 9 years. In his spare time he enjoyed fishing and gardening. Over the past years he has belonged to several Fishing Associations. Besides his wife he is survived by a son, Gary S. Rawson and his wife, Debbie of Manchester; a daughter, Judy R. deBos and her husband Mark of West Hartford, VT; four grandchildren, Jason Robertson of Vernon, Amanda deBos of Vermont, Brandon and Derrick Rawson of Manchester; a brother, Ralph Rawson of Manchester; three nephews, Michael, Jeffrey, and Eric Rawson. He also leaves many close friends. Funeral service will be Monday (Aug. 310, 11 a.m. at the John F. Tierney Funeral Home, 219 West Center St., Manchester. Burial will be private. Calling hours are Sunday from 3-6 p.m. Memorial donation may be made to the American Heart Association, 5 Brookside Dr., Wallingford, 06492.